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Beyond Destiny Stone Epilog

It has become quite apparent that the state of the current affairs of Black Hawk is in question. So I have taken it upon myself to travel to Grabford to enlighten the Priest of Heironeous as well as Pelor of the conditions of Blackhawk Keep. I will inform the good Lieutenant Michael that his assistance to secure the keep is needed. In the mean time I will pay for whatever expenses there may be to raise Savaun, he is not the best choice of leaders for his father’s rein, but the most likely one. As for his sisters corrupted being I am sure whatever following in her leadership abilities she had will certainly diminish especially in light of her appearance nor would be tolerated to any one who is in opposition of anything that remotely appears to be of Iuz. In these situations I will make public to those in position of authority of the Birth Right of Blakhawk Keep. In this I will not only fulfill my honor bound pledge of Lord Black Hawk, I will have succeeded in the establishment of his Keep and lands.
Once Savaun has established himself as Lord of the keep I will then move on to the place in Iuz to diminish his strength and do whatever it is to take the evil artifacts that give him power. If in this time I do not die I will continue my stay in the Service of Blackhawk until my day of Ascension. Let honor and dignity be restored to Blakhawk. End of Journal.

Note: I have always enjoyed playing Paladins in the past years of D&D, with the thanks to Stephen Greer I have totally enjoyed playing a Risen Martyr who in Character was both multilayered and very complex. I used my experiences with dealing with people who have suffered SRA & MPD to expound on the personality of Ah-Leph. Stephen made it exciting in playing such complex characters as well as those who came before Ah-Leph. I have enjoyed playing and will continue to do so in whatever campaign we go into. It was also helpful to be joined by the rest of the party of adventurers in which I have seen growth as well as maturity. Regrettably there are those who continue to make the same mistake over and over again hoping for a better outcome, and to them G-d Bless in their endeavors where ever they are. :-)

Beyond Destiny Stone #9

It was with long faces we began our forced march to Grabford. Savaun lied dead after being cleaved in two by the fire giant. The missing bodies of Corallus and Tysis also waxed heavy on the hearts of the group. I could feel no emotion although the fact that my ward is dead makes me question what it is I must do next. As Vassal of the Black Hawk family I was the only one who can hold the seat until the rightful airs sit upon the seat of nobility. To raise Savaun was out of our reach but perhaps fate will allow for yet another. Savaun had often mentioned about a sister and somewhere in this region she may show her face.

It was at a tavern in Grabford as the group sulked of there misfortune. I watched tentatively at the table with them when a stout dwarf appeared seemingly out of no where. He was rather rood and with out good form even Guardian took notice and wishes to engage this brigand till it was made apparent through familiararity that Andrew knew the Dwarf now turned into some hooded elf that seemed to be called Padril. I knew of this person only in passing conversation with the remainder of the group. I know for certain Corallus disliked him adding to my puzzlement of his presence. As Andrew and Padril continued to talk in a language I was most unfamiliar when a young woman with seemingly familiar face approached the group. It was becoming a form of three ring circus as all seemed to be talking all at one time. Eventually we recognized the young woman to be Savaun’s younger sister. Although taking up the name as Blades she drew great attention to her self when she began to dance upon the tavern table. We were truly dismayed that out of the truest of nobles Sir Black Hawk this was the Aires of the birth right to perhaps to take the Fathers throne.

She was nothing more than a gutter tramp, professing great sympathy for her brothers demise, I am afraid that my place in this world will go much longer than to be anticipated. Our group had yet added another, an Elvin mage was brought to the attention of our group as many watched on at the young woman dancing at the table. Apparently he had over heard the gist of our conversation especially the idea of learning more of the knowledge that we may have. So it was formed as a new group and we by first light would teleport back to the Keep but this time from to the very top. Apparently there were things that Tava had seen that needed our immediate attention. Those things happened to be some books written in Abyssal right along with the scroll case yet to be found. So we teleported at first light as Mira Luna and Sulstan began there attempt to magically burrow a hole into the top portion of the Keep.

As time passed in fear of any surprises I searched out a nearby iron door, regrettably there was a symbol that activated upon my approach and caused Padril to go insane. Eventually he had left the group on to attack the new mage Caldea. Ultimately he was brought back to his old self when the Red Dragon came over the northern part of the keep. Everyone went into battle form as I took a potion of blink followed by a Divine Shield. Sulstan sent forth several cold spells to the dragon causing it great harm. I was able to draw an attack to little affect to watch the large creature fall to the far end of the top of the keep, plummeting to a deathly stand still as it fell from its flight. It was soon after that the rider of the red dragon, the fire giant, came over the side in much dismay. He took to the fight as Sulstan; Mira Luna began pummeling the giant with all forms of magic’s. Myself, Andrew, Padril and young black hawk strike the Fire giant who soon was felled by the combine forces of our attacks. Evil magic’s was sent up to our area causing minor effects. I had looked earlier from above the keep looking down seeing the Priestess and Morag below gathering up books. It became apparent we had to stop them from leaving the keep as the Morg came up a flight of stairs trying to cause harm to the group a then withdrew for the priestess to bring forth a final battle.

It took some time plus the loss of Padril that we were able to acquire the books and pretty much single handedly killed the Beholder. What concerned me was the corrupted magic’s placed upon Andrew and the young Blackhawk. It appears a bit unseemly that they both appear a bit demonic. Even though we have succeeded in retaking Blackhawk keep, I can not help but feel a bit of failure in light of the Birthright of those who are to over see this place. Savaun is dead and his sister, well she bares the scars of battle not unlike her brother she lacks in the nobility of her father.

“There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.” I find myself in a moral dilemma, my oath, my honor and my conscience I pass the time to wrestle while I seek that in which the vision leads. “Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.” Watch and wait; “Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.” I must get to Chendl.

Grabass, Grabchevy, whatever. That's what I get for rushing through a post while at work ;) Rook to you Mr. Pharez.

;-)

Beyond Destiny Stone #8

It appears our cause has not gone with out notice, the trip to Bradford has gathered a small contingency of followers to take on Blackhawk Keep. Fifteen fighters and a Paladin of Heironeous with provisions and supplies came with us, along with a war wagon to Blackhawk Keep. Sulstan has not returned to whatever place he had been taken by the angel and I am very disturbed that an angel had broken his agreement of nineteen days to accompany us to help take back Blackhawk Keep.

Truthfully my concerns for the contingency following us in this dangerous attempt had redirected my concerns not for the group of fellow adventurers as well as Savaun but those who have seen battle yet not at the levels we have seen it (5th and 6th level followers, we are 15th level, you do the math). I reluctantly held back on the frontal attack that Corallus and the rest of the group decided on. Since Mira Luna was only able to take six of us via teleport, I lagged behind on horse a half a mile back at the encampment traveling in haste to catch up with them. It didn’t take more than twenty four seconds in to my ride that I can see at the keep below that the battle was going poorly. Once seeing the huge red dragon breathing out its flame and seeing the scorched earth with the dead of Corallus and then Tysis, I immediately turned my attention to the encampment to tell the men to break camp and return to Bradford.

Shortly there after Mira Luna, Andrew with the proud expression of killing a Vrock Single handedly along with a druid named Drackel and the dead body of Savaun entered into the encampment. The missing dead of Tysis and Corallus lay in waste on the grounds of the keep and it was from there we ended our game for the night.

Beyond the Destiny Stone #4

Since time had seemed to stop for us we continue to travel through the Astral Plane. On occasion we discovered some pools leading to some other planes. Regrettably I was uncertain of their destinations, yet it was fortunate of both Tava’s as wells as Sulstans skills we knew not to proceed through any of these portholes. We skirted through the plane on the metallic wreckage to eventually come into sight of a huge metallic being of enormous size.

Affixed to this thing was a shackle upon its right wrist and from the shackle was this huge chain that appeared to go on to eternity. It was apparent that this thing was none other than some dead god. As we moved a bit closer we could see what appeared to be an Effret. It did not see our presence as we closed slowly from a far off and it was intent on looking upon the dead god most absorbedly. What the Efrett did not notice that a huge Devourer slowly came over the other side of the dead god and regretfully devoured him. It wasn’t long that the huge Devourer got sight of us that its intent was to bring harm upon us. Andrew insured to fly by at good length from the creature as Sulstan send forth a volley of acid to the huge undead. It appeared to do great damage upon him when it jutted out quickly from its place from the ginormous dead god draining Sustan of his life force. I did all I could to bless the group as Andrew continue to take flight, encouraged to keep our distance from this large undead creature. Regretfully Sulstan was hit by the creature in our departure and although awaited to get some distance the huge Devourer once again attacked Sulstan with some magical hand that again drained Sulstans life force. This time Sulstan sent forth another volley of acid orbs and terminated the abomination once and for all.

At the devourers ruin the Efreet appeared, very grateful of being saved from the harrowing death of the Devourer. Truthfully I had not malice to this creature although knowing his nature was evil. We began to discuss our needs as in truth we too took interest in this once living god. We all drew closer with some wave of foreboding towards us, we got closer to the great sized dead god. It was apparent that the Efreet was unaffected by the thing. Searching curiously at the dead god we took it upon ourselves to prepare to leave this plane. The Efreet had offered with much gratitude to give such a request in fair trade for saving its life. As Andrew and Sulstan talked amongst themselves I began to enjoy a little conversation with the Efreet. I must confess it was a bit strange talking with such a creature and could not bare in light of its evil nature feel any despise. I asked it from what plane it hailed from only to learn he was not from the Astral Plane but from the Plane of fire. The Efreet who introduced himself to be Gin Dao fascinated me and thought how wonderful it would be to travel in such a plane. Sharing with Jin Dao I explained it would be impossible for us to go in such a place that it certainly would kill us from the fire. I spoke how nice it would be if we had the ability to survive in such a place, the Efreet immediately then offered me a beautiful fiery ring that with proper etiquette I accepted. The Efreet was apparently pleased that I would accept such a ring only to learn later on, it was a ring capable of keeping me from harm from the fiery heat of the Plane of Fire. Eventually the good Efreet returned us back to Oerth.
Upon our return it appeared we were in some kind of jungle it didn’t take but a moment where the good Efreet dismissed himself and then Sulstan teleported back to the place we had encountered the hags. It appeared the battle was long since over two of the three hags lay dead while one still seemed missing. I suggested that this location would make a perfect hide out for the night, but Andrew and Sulstan objected. It apparently was very uncomfortable for them to remain so Sulstan called for us to hold hands again and wwe quickly teleported at the previous nights place where we rested. Fortune had favored us and there in our midst was Corallus, Mira Luna, Tysis and Bill. We were quick to share of our adventuring in the Astral Plane as we all spoke out together speaking of every single detail. As the time past it became apparent that some mechanical beast was looking for Sulstan quite intent of speaking to him of some kind of medaling, no pun intended. Corallus, Mira Luna and the rest were quite concerned of this new development.

As the day turned to evening Sulstan made a Leomund’s magic shelter once again and the remainder of the party took to rest. Eventually after a short time Andrew once again awoke jibber jabbering on about the past events. Since my thoughts were usually shared between myself and Guardian, I pretty much faded out to Andrews voice until some strange cylindrical tube not bigger than my fist happened to appear out of no where. Andrew and I began to attempt to open it but to no avail. It was apparent this cylinder was extra planer. So in light of the day’s events we took it upon our selves to awaken Sulstan. Andrew began to awaken Sulstan when out of no where Tava had shown here sharp teeth and a horrible hiss. I was truly amazed at her anger. Eventually Sulstan had awoken and was the only one able to open up the cylinder. It apparently was some ultimatum sent from the mechanical plane. Mechanical plane I asked? That it was and Sulstan rather disgusted with its contents closed it back into its cylinder with a rebuke and returned back into his bead. Corallus had mumbled a few words and eventually he too went back to sleep.

By the next day we were teleported back to Rel Mord returning to the groups favorite Inn. That night the strangest thing occurred, as I looked on many of my comrades while in their slumber appeared very preoccupied. I suspected some kind of dream, perhaps even nightmares. I had about to attempt to awaken them when Guardian immediately told me to stop. Considering the amount of emotional and spiritual duress I had gone through in my waking dreams/memories it would be safer to allow the night to pass with disruption. So I stood my ground and watched intently for any sign of any outside source they may have actually distressed them.

In the mourning many it turned out the people of Rel Mord had suffered the same form of Nightmares and had in many ways had suffered some ill affect of them. It appeared in the deepest parts of the night two children had disappeared and most of Rel Mord was walking the streets as if never have slept at all. To what ends this all means it was uncertain to say, it is here we ended till next week.

Beyond the Destiny Stone #3

Somewhere in the Vast Swamp;
(A dream) In the dream there was a great valley, and in that valley were jagged sharp rocks making it both impossible to pass as well as hazardous to the party. At the edge of this basin stood three spine devils and these spine devils had offered to fly the party over the valley as long as they got into these three cages large enough only to fit one person at a time. The offer was apparently good so the party entered into the cage. The spine devils did as they agreed but in mid flight the spine devils dropped us into the jagged rocks of the valley this overwhelming feeling of guilt ran through me. I awoke from the dream and realized what it is I had done wrong. Repented, then forgiven and my faith was restored. An inner voice then spoke to me and said, “Never make a pack with the devil.” It was the end of the dream.

As the group stood at the opening of the large tree I suggested to them to wait till the next day before we should enter. Although recognized as a good idea the party as a whole agreed to enter only in part before to retreat to a safe place for the night. So entered we did. Weighting in to three feet of water the inner parts of this colossal tree of unusual shape opened to a variety of caves made of tree and roots. For the sake of the party I took the lead knowing I was the only one immune to drowning. Many of the corridors came to a quick halt while others ended in a pool of water. I descend into the pool of water lead into other corridors which completely submerged any one who dare enter it. In some of these corridors I was welcomed by some carnivorous vines. Fortunately they did not prevail over my strength or armor. Seeing the inner parts of this vast tree, it was apparent the inner most areas was unreachable without the need to breathe under water as well as have freedom of movement. At that point satisfied on what the group found we with drew from the colossal tree to a not so nearby island.

Solstan had put up a Leomund’s Secure Shelter for the nights rest. As most of the party slept I had watched over them as I always had. During the night Andrew had awoken to assist in the watch as the sound of foot falls could be heard at the out side of our shelter. By the time we were able to awaken the group the corner of the shelter was broken open. Then the opposite side of the shelter was broken open with a ten foot gaping hole. Every one was awake and a skirmish against two swamp trolls began. I had cast bless upon the group while keeping a safe distance from the one advancing troll, while Andrew took it upon himself to engage in the second troll. Tysis was at my side preparing to launch several arrows as Corallus and Solstan cast spells that diminished the Trolls. One was totally destroyed by the onslaught of acid from Solstan as Corallus send streams of fiery embers on both creatures. The one standing troll attempted to hit me but was unable to succeed with the remaining part of the hut protecting me. It was soon after the volley of arrows from Tysis and the effects of the ongoing spells that the Troll decided to withdraw from our sight. I took chase only to be hit by some fiery spell from Solstan. The damage was minimal and again Solstan showed no remorse for his actions. With the remaining Swamp Troll gone Solstan had covered the open areas of the shelter with some form of earthen wall spell. The remainder of the night was uneventful till morning.

The group was startled by the crashing of tree trunks being hurled upon the front door of the shelter. Taking a look outside both Andrew and I could see from a far off trees being thrown at the shelter. It was apparent that the remaining swamp troll was making his best effort to disturb the group. Although taking chase to where the troll was it was apparent he did not wish to stay much longer and inevitably disappeared further into the Vast Swamp. We rested further into the day to insure the spell casters would be restored for the days march. Once we all rested Corallus cast water breathing upon most of the party and freedom of movement on all of us. At which point we entered in to the depths of the water which lead through a field of assassin vines. We eventually emerged from the waters to find a Leomund’s hut blinking in and out of existence. Standing there by the door was three women which apparently were hags. I began discussing there intentions with utmost diplomacy feeling a bit sorry for the old crones. It was apparent the stillness of our conversation would be disturbed normally it would have been Solstan to begin casting a spell but this time it was Corallus who aggravated the conversation and the three hags immediately encaged me, Solstan and Andrew in some force field. It was Corallus, Bill and Tysis that had taken up to arms while in brief discussion Solstan was planning a way out for the three of us. Solstan suggested dimensioning door to the inner parts of the hut as Andrew mildly recommended it was not a good idea. I stood curious of our predicament when suddenly by Solstans spell we were no longer anywhere on this plane of existence. It was surmised that we were now on the Astral Plane. I suppose Andrews advice would probably been well regarded but being the adventurer that I was, this too became a great adventure in and of itself. Rather than morning for our predicament I hastily took off in search for a way out as Andrew and Solstan hastily followed. Praying for the safety of Corallus, Bill, and Tysis I thought it wise to follow the nearest smoke trails in hopes for a safe exit.

(Above board, the three remaining Adventurers did succeed in killing the Hags.)

As we traveled the Astral Plane we encountered three what is commonly referred as Gythyanki. They were together on some flat metal board of sorts and had demanded to hear of our allegiance. Unfamiliar with Githyanki custom I carefully said my loyalty was to Celestral. It was apparent the outspoken Gith was not satisfied by our response and immediately took to arms. Back in my mind I only thought this entire person was, was a bully. It did not go well with this Gith and his two companions. The two was quickly made dead as the final who apparently was a noble ask for parlay. He had taken some noticeable damage from Me Andrew and Solstan. Displaying his willingness for peace I with held any more attacks on his person and diplomatically advised give over his wealth on his possession, minus the silver swords and let us be on our way. That apparently did not satisfy the bloke. He began insisting on insulting our character for being common brigands. I took to heart his desperation, but then reminded him that he was the one who engaged in this conflict as we were only interested in safe passage. He offered a way and himself as a guide to the nearest porthole and I insistently declined. At which point the Gith removed himself by some form of dimension door and I and my companions, minus their disappointing stairs were on the metallic board with some of the treasure of the dead Gith, making our way through the Astral Plane.

I have had my fare share of adventrue writing, but now I have made it a hobby of sorts of producing them on mp3 or wave format to listen to. The last one I did was "Rat Pits of Orin" it so happens I have it on my puter at home and can send it in file via internet. It so happens Steve Greer and his gang have heard it so I would be more than happy to share the sounds and effects. Its like old time radio meets D&D.

I live in Las Vegas, Nevada, and just got a three bedroom condo in which I am renting for $1100/month. The crime in the city is on the increase. We have approximately 200,000 illegal aliens in our city of 2 million. I am 7 minutes away from my work at KKVV radio. The high riser in which I live in has ten foot walls with pickets on the top as well as a 24 hour guard. We have swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, weight room and our own private park. O and BTW its an adult community, no kids. Outside the gates is a lower income community filled with illegal aliens, crack whores, druggies and the list goes on. But I am basiclly a oasis in the desert. I personally appreciate our local law enforcement and make it a point to let them know that on my radio talk show. I feel bad for our law enforcement for the government leadership is too busy being payed off by any one with a few extra thousand. O according to the recent pole, Las Vegas is the second most corrupt city in the US second only to Los Angeles, or was that Chicago. Then of course there is the unemployment which is down to 3.7 percent, meaning there are jobs if you want to work them.

Hey! Does beyond Destiny Stone add to the Count to Destiny Stone?

Beyond the Destiny Stone #2

The adventurers continue on thier march through the Vast Swamp. The strange necklass warn around the one giant trolls neck was the only thing of value. Once the bodies were disposed of in the still waters of the swamp, Savaun took point in following their trail in full anticipation that it would lead to the location on the map. The where abouts of the place where the evil hags may reside happened to be in the same direction Savaun was tracking. Ah-Leph assisted Savaun in tracking with a constant vigil of detect evil. Since it was already late in the day the group made camp before proceeding on. The night went on uneventful as the small group set up their watches.

The next day Savaun was still able to follow the tracks of the groups last foes. Moving ahead the group entered a place with surrounding bogs. Tysis stood in the rear witrh Andrew's faithful allie Bill (acquired from a deck of many things, thats a story in and of itself) stood on the flank as the renmianing group carryed the raft above their heads. With some surprise, out from the nearby merky bogs two Giant Swamp Trolls stood at opposite positions boxing in the group of adventurers. Savaun making his stand againt the forward Troll and Tysis Trying to hold the rear Troll at bay with little affect. Sending forth a volley of energy with the weapon he had aquired from the gnomes.

Andrew swung into action causing great damage upon the forward Troll only to be triped to the ground by the Troll. Ah-Leph blessed the group and prepared to attack the forward Troll to assist Andrew and Savaun. Solstan casted a spell of Acid upon the Troll attacking Tysis while Bill was sending forth a hesitant volley of arrows in assiting his close friend Andrew. Tiki stood their cheering for her husband. Ah-Leph went to engage the front Troll and was triped to his knees. Tysis changed to his Long bow and began attacking the rear Troll and Solstan sent forth a volley of spells of fire upon the foes.
Corallus had assisted in healing the group who already had taken major damage from the Trolls and sent forth fire from the heavens which ended the lives of the Trolls. Once the group regained its wits, they healed in the direction that Savaun had tracked. It appeared Tiki took a better liken to her husbands trial and prehaps will sleep more blissfully this night.

The night past with out event and the group continued on to the suspected location of the Evil Hags. Both the trail in which Savaun tracked and the course layed out on the map coincided with one another. It could be seen far ahead a unatural large tree with smoke billowing out of it. Solstan used a spell to look ahead and could not see anything living through his wizards eye. Moving forward a stinky pile of refuse stood not far from the front entrance of this unatural tree. With suspicious looks the group seperated as Tiki and Bill stood upon the outer shore in wait as Solstan took to flying. The remainder staid on the raft as they slowly approached. As the group moved closer the mound of refuse annimated into some ungodly creature of horrible stench and tackyness. Its tentacle reached out and grabed Savaun into its outer parts and began to sting Savaun with sizzling effect of acid. Solstan sent forth some form of spell that seemed to have no effect on the monster. Tysis sent a shot of his energy weapon as Andrew managed to jump over board to make his way away from the creatrues next attack. Savaun was flailed about from the creature and was sent flying into the water as the creature apprached the raft. Solstan send another form of magic that failed once again as Corallus casted some magical spear from his hands causing greavous damage upon the creature. Ah-Leph after blessing the party once again moved up on the monster although hesitantly as if talking to an unseen servant. Struck the monster four times ending its life once and for all. Hastily, Savaun and Ah-Leph made it a point to rid themselves of the acidic slime and it is there the gaming ended.

Thanks for the mead!

(The continuing adventures of Mira Luna, Andrew, Coralis, Solstin, Ah-Leph, Savaun, and Tysis after their year long quest for the Destiny Stone has finally ended)

Once we returned from the Rakers an amazing miracle had occurred. Coralis’ lifeless body returned to life with amazing effect. All of us stood in shock while as we were about to walk through the gates of the Temple of Pelor in Rel Mord. Looking back at the time spent and all the trials of the quest for the Destiny Stone came to a shockingly quiet halt. Most of the Flanaess had no idea of the amazing deeds of these great adventurers that saved the world from total domination of the alien creatures known as the Faranth. No parades, no great visitation of any worldly kings or emissary from afar to give thanks. Memories of friends long since gone although their contribution of the quest in finding the Destiny Stone not forgotten; Maccabee, Padril, Brandon, Josephus…

Walking through the streets of Rel Mord, Savaun could be seen adjusting his trousers while walking out of a local brothel. Ah-Leph looked on with condemning eyes as Savaun jovially rejoined the party of adventures. Seemingly dismissive, Savaun asked what he missed. With very few words and none to elaborate, the group as a whole said, “Nothing”, and continued on to the nearest inn.

The days turned to weeks and the need to fulfill Ah-Leph’s quest began to take its toll. As if waiting for some divine direction Ah-Leph would spend hours on end sitting in the vast temples of all the good gods in Rel Mord. Although, rumor had it that far to the south there was a need for experienced adventurers to dispatch a covey of hags in the Vast Swamp. It was that or return to that dreadful Maure dungeon. Who knows… perhaps in some way an adventure in to the swamps might eventually lead the party where Ah-Leph needed to go: to the north in the lands of the Old One (Iuz).

So, set out to the Vast Swamp they did, making preparations to dwell in the hot marshy area perhaps for months. It took some weeks to get to a starting point with all of the necessary gear and provisions, but the group was relentless in striving on in hopes for great glory. When arriving in the town of Eyedrinn just north of the swamp they finalized whatever preparations were needed. The townsfolk made it a point to help in any way they could especially in selling their wares. Once a large enough raft had been acquired, the journey no longer would be afoot but on the quiet smooth flowing river. Once in the marsh after a few days other than the nuisance of humidity and insects, a group of Bullywugs attacked the party. They were dispatched in short order with the combined firepower of Mira Luna and Solstin. Although the entanglement spell of the Bullywug leader slowed them down the group managed to set their course southward with the tracking abilities of Savaun.

That day did not finish without further excitement as the group slowly made its way to a cluster of boat people grouped together on a small patch of dry land. They seemed to be native to the area and were beginning to nervously disperse at the approach of the adventurers on their raft when Ah-Leph stood up in hailed them with a peaceful greeting. The natives seemed more at ease as the adventures closed the distance to the natives. They were darker of skin especially compared to Ah-Lephs glowing white flesh. Once settled in with the locals Ah-Leph began a slow but unnatural discourse in a simple dialect of Common, in which the leader of the savages spoke brokenly. Unexpectedly, Savaun offered the chieftain a well made sword of cold iron as a gift to which Ah-Leph vehemently warned Savaun against. Before the reality of Savaun’s error set in the problem began to manifest further. That night was filled with much drinking and merriment as Savaun was married to the Chieftains daughter who in short was named Tiki.

The following day Tiki stayed close to the side of Savaun as the group of travelers began their trek deeper into the Vast Swamp. The group as a whole did everything they could to ensure Tiki would live a long life. (For those interested Tiki is a 1st level Warrior and the average party level is 14th. You do the math.) As the group continued its travail over through the marsh two huge crocodiles broke the surface of the brown, murky water. Solstin neutralized one of the huge reptiles with an acidic spell while Mira Luna used a magical hold spell on the other to give the group time to make an easy get away. Unfortunately they weren’t able to get far enough away when the reptile broke free of the enchantment. It came up underneath the raft and launched it into the air, sending Solstin cartwheeling overboard to splash down into the water. Tysis tried to skewer the creature with arrows as Savaun extended one of the long raft poles out to Solstin to pull him back on to the raft. Fortunately Coralis was able to hit the huge croc with some forceful divine energy and destroyed the great beast once and for all.

Solstin, although a bit wet, regained some form of dignity and the group continued on their way. In the midst of this Tiki and Savaun had exchanged some form of discourse which seemed to be the newlyweds’ first marital dispute. As the day went on more disputes sprang up.

Not much longer in the day the party of adventures saw a group of five pilgrims greeting them from where they stood on a large sandy island. Out of respect and an opportunity to camp for the night, the group moved to shore. Ah-Leph’s instincts took over and he began scanning for evil auras. It wasn’t until after they brought the raft onto the beach, that Ah-leph moved close enough to detect great evil in two of the five men and evil of a lesser degree in the other three. Ah-Leph spoke in Celestial to the two in his party that recognized the language, Coralis and Solstin, warning them of the great evil. Immediately Solstin cast a spell which alerted the five men and battle broke out. Tysis was a bit perplexed as Ah-Leph was trying to look through the ruse and was unable to. With unsuspected force one of the evil men struck at Ah-Leph with great force that literally knocked him to the ground. Andrew came to assist but also was knocked to the ground. The appearance of the men did not match their strength so Guardian sent a glitterdust spell at the closest enemy. The spell revealed not the outline of a normal man, but a huge man-shaped creature. Savaun was ensnared in a large net by another pilgrim/creature and Tiki hurried over to cut her husband free from its entangling strands.

Coralis was able to heal up those who took the most damage and withdrew to a safe position. Solstin continued to send forth more of those fiery spells as Tava sent forth volleys of magic missile. Mira Luna enlarged the group and followed with a cascade of fire. Ah-Leph and Andrew began striking at the huge creatures from prone whittling down their opponents as others helped to finally dispatch them. One after the other the creatures showed in death their true forms as two massive trolls and three ogres. Taking stock of their condition the group relieved their foes of their wealth as Savaun and Tiki commenced another argument, something about Savaun being ineffective in the battle against the monsters while the others bravely dispatched them.

Through the Eyes of a Deathless #5

This is it I hope the final battle for the Destruction of the Slave Stones. I don’t think it is going to be easy pick-ins getting inside that Faranth City again, that and destroying the Stone.

Its just one more thing that brings us closer to our respective goal.

Although that goal seems a bit elusive especially seeing that Savaun has turned up missing as well, I am certain we need to head north of the Shield Lands and see about the Lands taken from the Black Hawk Dynasty.

I concur.

It appears Corallus has finished his scrying and we are on our way to the Faranth City.

Good thing that I was getting a bit tired of the daily routine of Rel Mord.

…

Ok so we are flying invisible over the Faranth City and it appears no one has noticed us.

It’s like the Faranth City from the other plane; hiding in the tallest of buildings we are to find the last Stone.

The Faranth sentry was easy to pass with those dimension doors Mira Luna and Sulstan casted.

Ouch what is that sound?

What Sound?

That high pitched squeal deep inside my head.

Hmmm, we must be getting closer to the Destiny Stone.

Let’s press on…LOOK!

That’s it but it’s not alone.

To action!

(Fight breaks out)

The roper monster strikes Corallus and that Lich Faranth has managed to bind him up with that strange spell.

Bless them!

N-e-g-a-t-i-v-e e-n-e-r-g-y is d-r-a-i-n-i-n-g me!

We must withdraw Ah-Leph that Golem is packing quite a punch. It is not like any Golem we have ever faced before. Withdraw and heal thy self.

There is no way we can go face to face with that creature again.

Look Tysus is taking some blows from that Golem we have to save him.

This is going to hurt me more than it did Tysus.

Look! Corallus is above us now, thank the gods for his healing.

We are not through with this yet, Mira Luna is now in combat with the Faranth Lich and Sulstan and Andrew are still no where to be found except perhaps inside that stone walled cubicle.

I hit that Golem and seemed to do no damage to it. We have to assist Mira Luna.

I am trying but it seems what ever we do it goes to no affect with these creatures.

Mira Luna is hit! She seems so disfigured flying over head!

We got to neutralize that Lich.

Corallus turned it into dust.

Oh No! Corallus appears to have fallen.

We got to grab Mira Luna and try to get out of here. The Slave stone is destroyed.

It’s that Golem again.

Just get yourself over to Sulstan and Andrew and let’s get out of here.

Ouch! Finally back in Rel Mord.

Good to have picked up those two rings.

Yes, too bad for Corallus, his last dieing action was neutralizing that Faranth Lich.

I don’t believe we have seen the last of that creature. Well we should inspect to see if that Faranth City is in total chaos.

We have lot to be thankful for let’s see about our dead and tell the Local church of Pelor and Heironeous of our deeds. Perhaps there is some form of compensation for our quest, perhaps enough for a boon to raise Corallus.

Once we have done that the party needs to rest up. We have taken a lot of damage too.

We?

Well…you are hurt and need healing.

Ya know we need to do something about dealing with golems, this is getting ridiculous.

I think there is something called a Golem Bane that will help.

Sounds good to me. Off to the temples.

Dude - I got a response, but we've already highjacked this thread enough. Shoot me an e-mail at weaslfish@yahoo.com, and we can continue this conversation in a more appropriate forum.

OK

Ah-Leph wrote:

The movie touch upon many good principles pertaining to too much government especially in light what is happening here in the United States. Our government is treasonous and has intentionally pushed aside the principles behind the Constitution. The part in the show I did resent was the intent to validate a reprobate mind condoning homosexuality. Take that part out of the movie and the movie would have been perfect.

Okay, I'll take the bait.

One of the things I particulary enjoyed about the movie was the various illustrations of the ways a nation-state can exploit the baseless fears of its population to create "enemies" and maintain control. Of course, one of the biggest baseless fears in our society is the fear of homosexuailty. Without that plotline in place, one of the the most emotional points in the movie would have been lost.

I don't get that. Where is fear in morality? Now I can see ones fear of their creator. Le:18:22: Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.Plus I don't hate homosexuality, I hate the homosexuality that rules peoples lives, but to examin this statement we have to deal with the spirtual aspects of life. Most people are either ill prepared or simply blind to this reality. Ro:8:6: For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. But what we have in this movie is the means of making evil, good and good, evil. Isa:5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! In todays societies we have managed to blur the two with some form of humanism as if there is no distinction. Now as for the writers I am pretty certain they could have made up a different scenario to further extend the idea of the plot. But it showed a baseless immoral story in a fashionable base moraly reprobate society. 2Tm:3:1: This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2Tm:3:2: For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,... I guess you get the picture. GBU.

The movie touch upon many good principles pertaining to too much government especially in light what is happening here in the United States. Our government is treasonous and has intentionally pushed aside the principles behind the Constitution. The part in the show I did resent was the intent to validate a reprobate mind condoning homosexuality. Take that part out of the movie and the movie would have been perfect.

Friday, May 26

Robert (Savaun Blackhawk) and Dayton (Coralis) couldn't make it tonight so their characters had "other pressing business" while the rest of the party continued towards the end of their long quest.

4 Planting - 17 Planting, 593 CY
The party sold off and split up the loot they had claimed from the motley group of gaurdians on the ridge overlooking the Faranth city. For 2 weeks they settled in to Rel Mord to receive further training in their respective fields before returning to finish the eradication of the faranth in the Rakers.

Through the Eyes of a Deathless #4 Cotinued...

Well good to be clear of that disease we had, I would hate to be the cause fo more to become infected by me.

Rel Mord. I like this place Ah-Leph. Never had the chance to be here before.

Well we should take advantage of our time here between training and improving our equipment.

According to the rest of the party the next place is in the middle of the Faranth city to the Slave Stone.

That would be good, then we can move on to other pressing things to the north.

...

I am still not use to all these teleport spells. I always enjoyed the journey from point A to point B.

Yes but our quest is made in haste. For there is no telling how many have been enslaved by those Faranth's.

Yes. But Savaun never seems to be around as much. It is cause of him we are here.

He is young and a bit hap-hazard.

Was I a bit hap-hazard.

Yes.

Oh.

Well then...

It sure is taking time for Andrew to let me out of this portable hole.

Ya know we could actually remain here forever and no one would be the wiser.

True. Oh look its opened. Andrew?...That is not Andrew. That in a word is a very big ugly.

It has the high ground, defend yourself.

Done. Where did every one go?

Look it is moving off.

Good time to get out of here.

Whats this? Every one is spread out all over this place.

"Bless" them!

Into the mix.

"Strength of Stone!"

There is battle every where!

Stand firm and stay close to where this Destiny Stone is at.

What in all that is Holy is that thing?

I wasn't aware Faranths could do that.

There is much to these creatures we don't know.

Look there is no Slave Stone. We have been dooped.

Fight on!

Its just me and Tysis now.

I Love the odds. Hit that thing again!

I am not doing the full damage on this creature.

Power attack! Smite evil on it!

A little less yelling and more on concentration old friend.

Ok!

Mira Luna is back!

That thing is gone!

And we are out of here!

Friday May 19

This is a bare bones Cliff Notes version of our session on Friday. Lack of time and all... Hopefully my players will give a more detailed account.

4 Planting, 593 CY
The group made it to the city square. A large kneeling humanoid statue held a bowl with another ruined sculpture there.

Through the eyes of a Deathless #4

It’s a strange world that these Faranth’s had once lived in.

The Air here is filled with some form of sickness or disease in which I am not accustomed to. The creatures we have fought here are mutated in a way.

The giant beetle was quite a welcoming committee. I wasn’t sure of our abilities in handling such a gargantuan monster..

It appears Savaun took interest in its hide. The shell of that Creature would make for a great piece of armor.

Well looking at this place my main concern is finding this master Slave Stone.

Yes.

That large statue of the Faranth holding that giant platter says a lot of this strange race.

They think themselves as gods and I for one can not stand for those who think themselves as the divine.

It appears we have met with more of a welcoming community. They seem to be some form of undead mutations.

We will stand our ground and allow Coralis to turn them.

Good thing that. That toxic projectile vomit was not well for wares on me. Thanks to Mira Luna she was able to use her magics to clean this distasteful toxins off of us.

…

We finally are at the city center and it appears we have gotten the interest of the locals again. This city is dark and the buildings are like high towers.

The red clouds above and this stinging wind with its toxic fumes can not go well for the rest of the party.

This place reminds me what I remember in some books about the end of days.

For example what is it you remember of them.

The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness, A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers. And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the LORD: and their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung. Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD's wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land.

Where did you ever read that?

I’m not sure Guardian, but the words doth seem fitting.

Yes in a dark kind of what the hell was that all about kind of message.

(laughter)

It appears the locals are gathering together. In the allies and recesses of the city. They much remind me of barbarians trying to gather confidence before entering into battle. Its safe to say they are more then likely going to attack.

Well they all have a yellowish sickly tinge about them and extra limbs that are protruding from the most unnatural places.

Look at the one over there, he doesn’t seem to have a need for a back scratcher since he has a limb growing out of his back.

The battle is on try some of your glitter dust on them Guardian lets see if we can give them a run for their money.

We have dispatched most of them but it appears there is a loud sound in which they are familiar with and are taken to flight.

Perhaps we should be doing the same.

Move to the large Statue and still yourself under that huge platter.

…

By all that is Holy what in all the worlds is that large over sized abomination.

I am uncertain be its presence is making me feel a bit sick to my being.

Its some form of desecration spell that surrounds it.

Wait till it gets closer. The mages are widdling it down with their spells and Corallis seems to be luring it towards him.

Yes. I see an opportunity in attacking it.

…

Darn it moved to fast and has overrun Corallis.

Look! It no longer is a huge creature but now has turned into a mob of zombies.

Its time to mow the lawn…

Well that desecration is gone now lets get out of here and head to that tallest tower where that strange dish is atop of it.

…

Hmmm, Faranth Statues again. They sure love their graven images.

Look inside there stands what perhaps is the Master Slave Stone.

Andrew is making his way to neutralize that magic force shield lets go in and finalize this situation.

Stone Golems in the shape of some form of Octapus. We needs to get that Destiny Stone Active.

Step back!

Look! It destroyed part of the Stone wall and then one Stone Golem.

Awesome!

I am not comfortable to see Andrew taking the time to lure the other Golem towards him.

There is a problem in his strategy, and if he don’t..

Oh no its got him!

Hurry we need to move forward into that chamber.

Its got him and has brought him to that stone monolith and look he is taking some form of electrical damage from that thing.

Hurry, get that Destiny Stone closer to that creature and monolith!
Darn! Andrew is down.

The creature is collapsing and the monolith is coming down. Take cover!

…

Andrew is awake again. Sulstan has some mighty powerful magics.

Good thing that.

We should check out this place and figure out what has made this place so forboding.

The party is becoming affected by this strange winds and foul air. We need to get out of here.

Very well.

Getting through the planar gate we seem to be headed for the Rikers Asylum for the mad we will hold up there for the night and press on. Tysis has taken sick as well as Sulstan. As for you Ah-Leph you are showing signs of that strange illness.

How so? I am immune to disease.

True but you have a sickly glow unlike your divine glow.

Well I can remove disease from Sulstan I guess we should keep ourselves apart from the party till we get a handle on this thing. I am probably a carrier of sorts. Then we will rest for the night and leave the rest for Corallis.

We are more than likely going to Rel Mord after this night. I would have rather taken another look at the state of the Faranth City before we leave here.

More to come...

I usually play a good character because playing an evil character always makes me feel uncomfortable. It's fun for the first session when you and all of your mates run around behaving terribly but then it wears off when you're confronted by truly diabolically evil options. Some of my friends don't feel the least bit uncomfortable about it however!

I must confess Alydon we are much the same. I too feel very uncomfortable playing an evil character the only difference is when I am the DM then it must be diverse in all areas of alignments. Usually I play Paladins to try in refining my own personal charchter, its too easy to be evil, the challenge is being good and facing with many forms of moral dilemas. Steve Greer puts us through our fare share of those and really do appreciate them. Its good to actually have to think things out. Most people act rather than think. One thing I love about roll playing it helps work out the things that life may ignore in areas that not too often you are faced with. We all have our demons, but this helps to face those demons head on. The world is filled with monsters as well and it is good to prepare yourself mentally when the day comes you have to face one of those monsters. People make a conscience decision to be evil and some are simply given over to it. Just thought I share that with you. The world needs a few more Paladins. God bless you in your endeavors.

Through the Eyes of a Deathless #3

Being back in Seltaren brings a great sigh of relief. I grew weary of that place Maure castle. It appears we have a few days to getting prepared and purchase some items to help in our quest. I think a good shield up grade would come in handy.

The sharing of items amongst the group was kind of them, especially the use of that ring they let you have.

Yes it is a bit amazing. It seems they are for the most part without greed.

For the most part.

Guardian? Ya know standing around watching as everyone sleep gives me time to do other things, perhaps join the patrol of the city while we wait.

Ah-Leph it is becoming more apparent that your purpose here is that you have been given charge over the one of noble birth.

Yes it is rather a strange coincidence. I feel as if my ties to his family is a lot stronger than anticipated.

Perhaps you should make it your business to get more cquainted with him to help fill the gaps of your memory. By the way,have you been having any more of those memory bubbles come up?

There have been some spurts, some of not so much dramatic as others.

For example?

Well I remember lying in a glade with this woman. Our horses were grazing not far from behind us. We seemed to be very familiar with one another there was this closeness that truthfully I can not explain. There was some beautiful trees around us with a small waterfall flowing into this large pond. The breeze in the air added to the moment making the trees sway and sing some form of melody. We kissed and that was all that I can remember.

Does anything else come to mind?

By all that is holy! My horse! I have a horse! And my horses name is Celestrial and I can summon him at any time.

Thats great Ah-Leph (puzzled). What about the woman?

The woman?

Yes the woman.

I don't remember.

What do you mean you don't remember? You kissed her you have to remember.

OK so I kissed her but that doesn't mean I have to remember.

Well?

Well nothing, this conversation must come to an end.

Ah-Leph?

LEAVE IT BE GUARDIAN!

Ah-Leph?

YES!

I'm sorry, there is much of this world you have lost and I didn't mean to push.

Its ok, I am still going through plenty of adjustments. And it appears you and I have plenty of time to ourselves to work these things out.

She was very beautiful.

Yes and her smile always brought joy into my heart.

It appears our restless companions are preparing to teleport us to some strange dungeon. That Destiny Stone thing seems to be the puzzlement to all of them.

...

Well we have acquired our fair share of information, I finally will get to see one of these blasted Faranths. As for these "slave stones" the name in and of itself is disturbing.

...

The creatures and now this strange plane continues to fascinate my interest. I am beginning to believe these Faranths were initially from this place. Perhaps excommunicated
by some other outwardly force. If we can possibly find this other out worldly force we may be able to join forces against the Faranths and see to rid of them for once and for all.

That and to destroy the Slave stones.

That too. Lets go!

...

Through the Eyes of Deathless #2

It is apparent that my presence makes allot of people here nervous. I am beginning to believe it is simply that they have much to hide from me. Perhaps it is guilt. Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience?

They have not renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, they walk in craftiness, and handle life deceitfully; they manifest there deception by denouncing the truth. Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron.

Certainly they are worthy of redemption, if not I would not be here nor have already been in the sacred place.

It is not the sacred place alone you have come from Ah-Leph. You have fought many battles and had seen much destruction. Had it not been for you and your kind many more innocence would have suffered.

I see that Guardian, as every moment passes I have begun to see and remember my past.

It is for certain as the days here go buy you will be in your fullness finally able to fulfill your destiny.

It is an interesting coincidence that we are here to help these people acquire the Destiny Stone.

In our work Ah-Leph there are no coincidences.

It is interesting meeting this Brandon and his companion. He too has an aura of light, but he is nothing like us. He also seems to have an ability of calming those who are around him.

Many here would call him a Saint.

Well that is an interesting turn of events.

So as you can see there is hope.

So there is.

What is it Ah-Leph?

I am having a flash back again.

What is it this time?

Savaun has mentioned his father and I recollect actually knowing him, quite personally.

What is it you are seeing?

I see him in many places. He standing before us rallying us to get to a certain point as well I can see him giving us all a pep talk in light of the evil hordes that we know are coming. Many of us are scared some feel certain we will die this day. They all are wearing the same symbol that is upon my armor. I can see the hordes of darkness they are in our sight.

What’s happening now?

There is a thunderous clash of metal and bone. You are there with me Guardian.

Yes.

I can hear the screams in the back of my mind and yet I focused on the creatures that were before us. Many of there number had fallen to our blows. There was green blood splattered everywhere and some of my own. The moments seemed to take hours before it was done. The field was filled with the carnage and as I thought we were victorious blackness fell over me.

What next?

A striking pain in my head and the rest I do not remember.

As these memories return you feel more and more like your old self.

I am a stranger in a strange land Guardian. It is both familiar and yet still alien.

You are living in this world but not of it Ah-Leph. The closer and closer you get to your destiny the closer it will be before you return home.

Home, a place of peace, no more suffering no more pain and no more tears.

Ah-Leph?

Yes.

Is that a tear?

Why...I guess so.

Remarkable!

It appears we have found that Juggernaut everyone has been talking about.

Some things are better off left for the gods, we best get around it before it kills one of us.

We need to make it a point to stay close to Savaun. I am glad we were able to convince him not to take on that Juggernaut.

You are getting closer to where you need to be Ah-Leph.

I can feel it. It is through these doors.

Look it is a vault of some kind.

Prepare yourself to engage in the enemy.

Look Guardian I know these demons they are those in the service of the Old One.

Hit em again!

Did you see that Guardian, Savaun took it like a true noble?

Yes we need to get out of here! NOW!

Through the eyes of a Deathless #1

I AM Deathless?

Yes.

It is what the Pelorian Priest has called me. He called me a Deathless. So that is what I have become here. I am beginning to understand. But this temple to Pelor is very alien to me much as it was in the ruins of Maure castle.

Before you ascended you had spent some time in many places like this.

Ascended?

Yes ascended.

Yes, I remember now. But it wasn’t in Pelor’s favor I was. Plus I do not like how these men of their faith have been looking at me and prying in my affairs.

You are an oddity to these mortals, as you would have been, had you been in their shoes.

Perhaps, yet with their kindness they have restricted me to this place and it has become nothing more than a glorified dungeon. That feeling of oppressiveness is very much upon me here. There is much restriction on this plane; it was a miracle of living here. I can see that now.

I am glad that it is coming to you now.

Guardian?

Yes?

A feeling of anger is welling up in me again I am still not use to these feelings and I am not use to these people always asking questions and treating me less than they are.

It is not uncommon that men and woman of religions project an air of holiness. O not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the temples. And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, teacher, teacher. But be not ye called teacher. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. It was cause of this hypocrisy that lead you out to the open road it was your spirit of liberty that brought favor to your God and it was your death that demanded a time for a reckoning.

I don’t like it here Guardian, I sense their motives and it is all about false pretense. Pride is there master not holiness.

Well we have two days in this place. Coralis has made it possible to have your shield restored. You owe them the gratitude for that and the indignity of their persistent questioning or interrogations. The cloak they had given you will help to conceal your appearance to the commoners.

Do I have anything to hide or be ashamed of Guardian?

No.

I do not like this name they give me.

I AM NOT DEATHLESS! I AM AH-LEPH AND I AM A KNIGHT.

Yes you are all that and more, but you are not one to boast let them learn of you on there own terms. Respect is not given but earned.

You are correct Guardian, I apologize.

Ya know Ah-Leph it is good to see you back to your old self.

Perhaps, but there is still something missing in all of this.

Give it time, but like yourself I am more interested in looking around this city of Seltaran we have never been here before.

I am interested to, plus what use I have of my senses I love exploring. The touch and feel of such things here are fascinating this is nothing like Celestria. The things here seem lifeless and base. And the wickedness here simply abounds in men’s hearts. It is most dismal and dark.

You can count on it being dismal yet.

There has been little to no signs of innocence here. Perhaps when they tire of asking me questions they will guide me through the city.

That would be wonderful.

What had just happened Guardian?

We have just arrived at your destination.

The stars are gone. They are no longer passing by us. But it is dark.

Look harder.

Oh! I see. Its dark but in shades of red.

Yes. You can see in the dark.

This is a strange place. I feel an oppressive feeling upon my being.

Yes.

...

What is it old friend.

I am having some kind of vision or image running through my mind. Are you doing that to me Guardian?

No...What kind of image?

It is disturbing. Blood is everywhere and people are screaming and yelling and these horrid evil creatures I have never seen before. I can feel the emotions of the people and the horror surrounding them.

What do these creatures look like?

A humanoid looking creature has a squat and blubbery, almost hairless body with pale sickly flesh and a slack mouth full of fangs.

Do you know what it is?

... I am feeling anger. It is as if I am there.

What are you doing there?

I am fighting these creatures and there is another bigger and more horrible.

What do you see?

I am killing them and I am not alone. There are many there like myself all for the same cause and most of them are close friends.

Yes.

Why do you say yes?

Cause Ah-Leph you were there.

Nooooo!

My friend you really need to get a grip on yourself.

I do not like these feelings I am having and I do not like this place.

You are seeing what once was before the ascension. It is your memories. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.

Guardian you are now speaking in parables. But in a very strange way I am familiar with what you are saying and bring peace into my being.

You are a witness and testimony of these truths.

Yes.

Our time here is coming.

Yes I sense it. We must run through here.

I feel this quickening.

We must run faster.

Look ahead there is some kind of brilliant light ahead.

Yes I see it, hurry!

I hear yelling and fighting going on.

Yes. What is it?

I am having one of those images in my head again.

You need to put it aside for now you are needed.

I am trying.

Focus on what is in front of you.

Yes. I know these people.

We must kill those creatures.

I know these kinds of creatures.

Just kill them!!!
...

These people look upon me strangely.

We saw them before our arrival. It is them and the one in which we have come to serve.

Yes I see them.

They are sad and grief stricken.

Yes you remember.

They have lots of questions that I am not certain I can answer.

We are an oddity in this place.

I feel their warmth. It is familiar to me.

Yes. It is as you once was.

...

Time will bring back your memories. Assist these people as best as you can.

Time?

Yes a day here is like a thousand years from when we have just come.

Hmmm. There are so many different emotions that I am unaccustomed to.

Friend whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

It will be difficult in a sad and dark place as this.

In the end you will prevail over your thoughts and we will help to fulfill these peoples destiny.

For some reason I know this. But guardian you needs not push me too hard.

...

Did you notice how Mira Luna jumped upon my touch?

Yes you are not like any of these.

She said my touch was icy cold.

Yes.

It was not always so.

Yes.

Savaun had spoken that blasphemous name, which I am more than familiar with. It makes me feel angry and disgust within my gut.

Yes. Iuz is an abomination upon these lands and an evil that needs complete obliteration.

They seem to want to find this Destiny Stone I am glad they are able to have some form of trust in me.

We need to stay close. Watch them as they move through out the dungeon.

There actions are not very precautionary and they are very loud. How are we to find anything if we keep on allowing the opposition know where we are at?

Many of them have already seen the after life and apparently do not wish to go there. Their desire to finish the course is great and they have no peace.

Yes. Peace. I remember that. A peace that is beyond human understanding and a place with no more suffering, no more tears and no more pain.

Yes.

Champion? I am having another one of those memories again.

What is it?

I remember being over run and taken by those evil hordes, not just one time but twice. The second time we ended up in the sacred place.

Yes and it was there you had found your rest.

TROLLS!!!

You are hurt.

Hmmm. I do not feel any pain.

You need to heal yourself.

Very well.

Why is Savaun running down that corridor?

Pride goeth before the fall and fear resides in the weak.

I recognize his symbol of some noble order but he seems to lack in the traits of nobility.

Nobility is not given it is earned.

...

We seem to have met with more people down here.

There intentions is to bring more harm, and you must destroy that magic user.

Look Mira Luna has fallen. We must get that mage.

Why are we leaving?

It appears the mage has attached something upon us. This can’t be good.

Seltaran?

Guardian?

Yes?

Where are we?

We are in a place commonly known as "The Void", some call it being in "The Gap".

What is this Gap?

It is the place between here and there. Between all the planes this one is between from where you were delievered and soon to the place you once came from.

I suddenly feel terribly ill.

Al-Leph?

Stop calling me that name!!!

Very well...Soon you are going to meet up with some people. They are in a terrible place and will need your help.

MY HELP? What do you mean by My Help?

You will see in time. But look here.

I see.

Do you see these people, they are in morning for a fallen friend. You knew this friend.

(puzzled look)

Look closer!

Yes I can feel their greif some greater than others. She seems to be hurt the most. She is...Beautiful. The others are hiding their grief.

Yes.

Am I to help them in their grief?

No. Grief will continue on this quest of theirs. You will learn more upon your return. Some of what you have just seen you will vaguely remeber when you return. In time...

In time? But guardian I have no sence of this "time".

You will. It will be a bit traumatic at first. As the days, weeks and months pass by you will adapt. And you will learn.

Learn?

Yes I am going to help teach you what you have forgotten.

OK.

Now be still and enjoy the ride.

A voice speaks to the mind of a man in sack cloth.
Al-Leph. Al-Leph. Al-Leph! I know you can hear me! Your silince towards me is very unbecoming of you. Al-Leph!

Who are you? And why are you calling me Al-Leph?

Cause that is your name, you are Al-Leph.

I do not know this name. How is it you know my name but I have no memory of this, for that matter I have no memory of anything else.

You are seeking redemption Al-Leph.

Stop calling me by that name! I am not this Al-Leph! Where are you and why are you doing this to me?

Al-Leph I have been your closest companion since the very begining. Don't you remember me?

NO! I DO NOT REMEMBER! LEAVE ME ALONE!

Al-Leph. I am "Guardian" I am close by your side can you not remeber why you are here?

STOP TALKING TO ME...PLEASE!

OK Al-Leph. I won't be far if you need me.

And don't call me Al-Leph.

Very well.

Thank you